The Story Of An African Seaport

The Story Of An African Seaport: Being The History Of The Port And Borough Of Durban, The Seaport Of Natal (1899) is a historical book written by Joseph Forsyth Ingram. The book focuses on the history of Durban, a seaport city in South Africa. The author delves into the origins of the city and its development over time, including its role in the slave trade and its transformation into a bustling commercial center. The book also covers the political and social changes that took place in Durban during the late 19th century, including the impact of British colonialism on the city and its inhabitants. The author draws on a variety of sources, including official records, personal accounts, and newspaper articles, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Durban's history. Overall, The Story Of An African Seaport is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of one of its most important cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.